Erie County Schools & Education
Erie County, Ohio
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
34/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Lower Signal
Graduation Rate
72.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
72.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 88.3%
Per-Pupil Spending
$8,085
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,994
School Score
34/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 54/100
State Score Position
#82
of 88 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Erie County
Measured School Summary
Erie County faces educational challenges with a school score of 34/100 and a graduation rate of 72.0%, falling below typical benchmarks.
Funding Context
Erie County spends $8,085 per student, which is on the lower end of adequate and may require careful resource allocation to maintain quality.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 38% below the Ohio average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 16.3 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 1% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Erie County before comparing districts
County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.
Local context that changes the interpretation
27 public schools and 10 districts are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.
Overall screen
34/100
Lower measured signal. Ranks #82 of 88 Ohio counties with school score data.
Completion
72.0%
16.3 pts below the state average
Funding context
$8,085
$91 above the state average
School coverage
27
10 districts represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
The county-level signal is lower, so review individual schools and local records before interpreting the score. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Erie County has 27 public schools across 10 districts, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.
Verify local rules
Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.
What Erie County school data means before you move
County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.
Review-carefully county
Erie County has a lower measured county-level school signal. Use the school table to look for specific districts or grade bands that may differ from the county average.
State position
#82
of 88 Ohio counties with school score data. The county score is 20 points below the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.
K-12 continuity check
These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.
Sandusky City
Elementary to high school visible
3,185 students
5 listed schools in this county slice.
Perkins Local
Elementary to high school visible
1,897 students
4 listed schools in this county slice.
Vermilion Local
Elementary to high school visible
1,723 students
4 listed schools in this county slice.
Edison Local (formerly Berlin-Milan)
Elementary to high school visible
1,399 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Sandusky City is the largest listed district slice, with 5 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.
What the data cannot tell you
NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.
Questions to ask before choosing an address
Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Erie County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Erie County district systems?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
Which charter, magnet, or virtual options require a lottery, application window, separate transportation plan, or address eligibility check?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Erie County, Ohio
This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.
Waterfront Education Across Ten Local Districts
Erie County hosts 27 public schools serving 12,735 students through a diverse mix of 10 districts. The infrastructure includes 12 elementary schools and 9 high schools concentrated in towns and rural areas.
Academic Challenges and Steady Local Spending
The county faces hurdles with a graduation rate of 72.0%, which falls below the national average of 87.0%. Despite these challenges, per-pupil spending of $8,085 remains slightly above the Ohio state average of $7,994.
Sandusky City and Specialized Charter Options
Sandusky City is the largest district, educating 3,185 students across 5 schools. Two charter schools also operate in the county, providing alternative options for about 7.4% of the total school facilities.
Small Town Atmosphere and Mid-Sized Schools
Seventeen schools are located in town settings, contributing to an average school size of 472 students. Sandusky High School is the largest campus with 1,004 students, followed by The Sandusky Intermediate School.
School Overview
Total Schools
27
in Erie County
Reported Enrollment
12,735
27 schools reporting
School Districts
10
districts
Charter Schools
2
7% of total
School Level Breakdown
10 School Districts in Erie County
Sandusky City
Perkins Local
Vermilion Local
Edison Local (formerly Berlin-Milan)
Huron City Schools
Margaretta Local
EHOVE Career Center
Townsend North Community School
Monroe Preparatory Academy
Kelleys Island Local
27 Public Schools in Erie County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 1 high-enrollment school; every NCES public school remains listed here.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 20 of 27 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandusky High School | Profile | Sandusky City | Sandusky, 44870Town: Distant | 8–12 | High | 1,004 |
| The Sandusky Intermediate School | Record | Sandusky City | Sandusky, 44870Town: Distant | 3–6 | Primary | 909 |
| Bellevue Elementary School | Record | Bellevue City | Bellevue, 44811Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 866 |
| Vermilion High School | Record | Vermilion Local | Vermilion, 44089Suburb: Midsize | 8–12 | High | 674 |
| Ehove Career Center | Record | EHOVE Career Center | Milan, 44846Rural: Fringe | 10–12 | Vocational | 672 |
| Perkins High School | Record | Perkins Local | Sandusky, 44870Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 562 |
| Margaretta High School | Record | Margaretta Local | Castalia, 44824Town: Distant | 6–12 | High | 558 |
| Vermilion Elementary School | Record | Vermilion Local | Vermilion, 44089Suburb: Midsize | PK–3 | Primary | 534 |
| Edison Elementary School (formerly Milan Elem) | Record | Edison Local (formerly Berlin-Milan) | Milan, 44846Town: Distant | PK–3 | Primary | 529 |
| Margaretta Elementary School | Record | Margaretta Local | Castalia, 44824Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 521 |
| Edison Middle School (formerly Berlin-Milan Middle School) | Record | Edison Local (formerly Berlin-Milan) | Berlin Heights, 44814Rural: Distant | 4–8 | Middle | 514 |
| Townsend North Community School | Record | Townsend North Community School | Castalia, 44824Town: Distant | 9–12 | Charter | 510 |
| Sailorway Middle School | Record | Vermilion Local | Vermilion, 44089Suburb: Midsize | 4–7 | Middle | 507 |
| Furry Elementary School | Record | Perkins Local | Sandusky, 44870Town: Distant | PK–2 | Primary | 506 |
| Sandusky Middle School | Record | Sandusky City | Sandusky, 44870Town: Distant | 7–9 | Middle | 468 |
| The Sandusky Primary School | Record | Sandusky City | Sandusky, 44870Town: Distant | KG–2 | Primary | 453 |
| Meadowlawn Elementary School | Record | Perkins Local | Sandusky, 44870Town: Distant | 3–5 | Primary | 415 |
| Briar Middle School | Record | Perkins Local | Sandusky, 44870Town: Distant | 6–9 | Middle | 414 |
| Huron High School | Record | Huron City Schools | Huron, 44839Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 401 |
| Edison High School | Record | Edison Local (formerly Berlin-Milan) | Milan, 44846Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 356 |
Sandusky High School
Sandusky City
Sandusky, 44870 / Town: Distant
The Sandusky Intermediate School
Sandusky City
Sandusky, 44870 / Town: Distant
Vermilion Elementary School
Vermilion Local
Vermilion, 44089 / Suburb: Midsize
Edison Elementary School (formerly Milan Elem)
Edison Local (formerly Berlin-Milan)
Milan, 44846 / Town: Distant
Margaretta Elementary School
Margaretta Local
Castalia, 44824 / Rural: Fringe
Edison Middle School (formerly Berlin-Milan Middle School)
Edison Local (formerly Berlin-Milan)
Berlin Heights, 44814 / Rural: Distant
Townsend North Community School
Townsend North Community School
Castalia, 44824 / Town: Distant
The Sandusky Primary School
Sandusky City
Sandusky, 44870 / Town: Distant
Meadowlawn Elementary School
Perkins Local
Sandusky, 44870 / Town: Distant
Edison High School
Edison Local (formerly Berlin-Milan)
Milan, 44846 / Rural: Fringe
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$8,085
State avg $7,994
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Schools in Erie County, Ohio — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Erie County, Ohio?
Erie County hosts 27 public schools serving 12,735 students through a diverse mix of 10 districts. The infrastructure includes 12 elementary schools and 9 high schools concentrated in towns and rural areas.
How do schools in Erie County perform academically?
The county faces hurdles with a graduation rate of 72.0%, which falls below the national average of 87.0%. Despite these challenges, per-pupil spending of $8,085 remains slightly above the Ohio state average of $7,994.
What are the major school districts in Erie County, Ohio?
Sandusky City is the largest district, educating 3,185 students across 5 schools. Two charter schools also operate in the county, providing alternative options for about 7.4% of the total school facilities.
What is the school experience like in Erie County?
Seventeen schools are located in town settings, contributing to an average school size of 472 students. Sandusky High School is the largest campus with 1,004 students, followed by The Sandusky Intermediate School.
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Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.